Stranger Foods

Spiced mushroom & lentil hotpot

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 35 mins

A vegan winter warmer the whole family will love - this healthy potato-topped bake is low in calories and fat, high in fibre and 3 of your 5-a-day.

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Heat oven to 180°C/Gas 6. Heat half the oil in a medium saucepan. Fry the onion for , then add the mushrooms. Cook for another , then increase the heat and add the garlic, ground cumin and paprika, and cook for . Remove from the heat and add the lentils, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and 100 ml water. Season, then tip the mixture into a casserole dish.
Rinse the saucepan and return to the hob. Add a kettle full of boiled water and bring back to the boil over a high heat. Add the potato slices, cook for , then drain. Arrange on top of the lentils, then brush with the remaining oil. Roast in the oven for until the potatoes are golden, then scatter over the thyme before serving.